11.13.1. Service Life Prediction Models

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is Fick's Law?

   Hint

   Think about how substances spread through materials.

2. 2.

   Why is chloride ingress a concern?

   Hint

   Consider what happens to metal when it rusts.

3. 3.

   What does Fick's Law of Diffusion relate to?

   • A. The speed of sound
   • B. The diffusion of particles in a medium
   • C. The direction of forces on an object

   Hint

   Think about how heat spreads in water.

4. 4.

   True or False: Chloride ingress is benign and does not affect concrete.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens when steel rusts.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a scenario where a parking structure built in a marine environment is experiencing faster than expected deterioration. What steps would you propose based on prediction models?

   Hint

   Reflect on the environmental factors contributing to deterioration.

6. 6.

   Design a service life model for a bridge in a snowy climate. What parameters should you include?

   Hint

   Think about how weather impacts people's daily lives.